A Maintenance Planner is needed for an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment in the Waterloo, IA area. The Maintenance Planner coordinates, schedules, and supports all maintenance activities in a manufacturing facility by assigning tasks, managing parts inventory, and ensuring preventive maintenance compliance.
location: Waterloo, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $20.46 - 31.86 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule ongoing and preventive maintenance for plant equipment and facilities.
- Receive and prioritize maintenance requests across the facility.
- Assign maintenance tasks to non-skilled, semi-skilled, and skilled trades personnel.
- Provide daily work direction and occasional supervision to maintenance personnel.
- Offer technical support by reviewing procedures, identifying parts/tools, and sourcing drawings.
- Order and purchase necessary parts, materials, and services; secure quotes and issue POs.
- Track inventory usage and maintain cost-effective inventory levels.
- Generate maintenance reports and update preventative maintenance logs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Collaborate with external vendors for both recurring and non-recurring activities.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to support maintenance and operations.
- Proficiency with computer systems (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Ability to read schematics and interpret geometric dimensioning.
- Familiarity with manufacturing/distribution, safety, and tooling practices.
- AA, BA/BS, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Technology, or Maintenance.
- 1-3 years in maintenance-related roles in manufacturing or operations.
- Experience working with mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
- Mechanical/electrical aptitude.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
